Activists urge for unconditional talks with Naxals

The Dantewada bloodbath of Central Reserve Police Force jawans has shocked civil society. Most feel a dialogue between the government and non-governmental organisations could have reaped better......

In BJP vs BJP fight, RSS has emerged stronger

The emergence of a new Bharatiya Janata Party is imminent if the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh brokered deal works out. Before the end of year, BJP chief Rajnath Singh and senior leader L......

Amid applause, Lahore court frees Lashkar chief

A Pakistani court on Tuesday freed outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed and his close aide Col (retired) Nazir Ahmed nearly six months after they were detained following the Mumbai......

Maitri Milpitas fundraiser garners $500,000

Maitri, one of the first organisations in America aiming to empower South Asian women, raised over $500,000 at a fundraiser in Milpitas, California. This is one of their major fundraising events......

Govt to launch grand rural scheme from Oct

The idea of integrating all rural schemes into one comprehensive district plan will be a reality on October 2. On that day, the government will roll out its first convergence model in 10 districts.......

What does Obama's tax proposal mean for India?

Eight days ago, when US President Barack Obama gave a seven-minute speech on the need to reform America's tax code, a full-scale panic immediately gripped India's IT sector. Already sceptical of......

The need for a tax revolt

Since the Mumbai terror attacks, there has been an unprecedented public demonstration of anger and protest against the inefficiencies in our system of governance. Much of this has been carried out......

Orissa: More scams in NREGA

Newer ways are being devised to swindle money meant for labourers in the National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme (NREGA). Orissa, where the programme was already under a cloud after an NGO......

Say 'Hello' to Deepika, Ranveer, Shah Rukh

Black and gold dominate the red carpet. There are celebs looking glamorous -- some not as much -- and then there's Ranveer Singh, with his own brand of fashion. At the Hello Hall Of Fame Awards,......

PIX: Jacqueline, Sonam mingle at Style awards

The Filmfare Glamour and Style awards were held at Mumbai's Taj Lands' End hotel on November 30 in Mumbai, honouring the most stylish celebs of 2015. A look at the big winners:   Jacqueline......

PIX: Tamannaah, Huma Qureshi at a launch

Bollywood loves to look good, and acknowledges everything that helps them in that direction! Recently, a bunch of stars wore beautiful Swarovski, and unveiled an exquisite art installation at......

Making Priyanka Chopra look wow in Zanjeer

If Priyanka Chopra looks stunning in her forthcoming film Zanjeer, she can thank designer Pria Kataria Puri, who shuttles between Kuwait, where her husband works, and San Francisco, where......

Images: India vs New Zealand, Compaq Cup, 2nd ODI

India's captain Mahender Singh Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar successfully appeal for leg before wicket against New Zealand opener Jesse Ryder in the second match of the tri-series in Colombo......

Images from the English Premier League

Wayne Rooney got Manchester United's bid for a fourth consecutive Premier League title off to a winning start with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over promoted Birmingham City at Old Trafford on......

Images: Agassi, Graf unveil Wimbledon's new roof

Andre Agassi kisses his wife and partner Steffi Graf during their mixed doubles match against Tim Henman and Kim Clijsters at an exhibition event to unveil the new retractable roof over Centre......